What to build with old lawnmower engine?

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 1:23pm #1

I might be getting rid of an old lawnmower soon, but i'm thinking of keeping the engine as its in perfect condition.

What can i build that i could use a lawnmower engine on?

Any ideas appreciated and sorry if this is in the wrong section!

Wacker The Attacker · 15-03-2014 1:23pm

a sybian

Sir Arthur Daley · 15-03-2014 1:24pm

A go Kart

The Backwards Man · 15-03-2014 1:24pm

A lawnmower.

holystungun9 · 15-03-2014 1:24pm

Spanking machine. There's only so much spanking I can do till my hand gets sore, love.

LifeSaabItch · 15-03-2014 1:25pm

Go-Kart?

Sir Arthur Daley · 15-03-2014 1:25pm

The Backwards Man wrote: »

A lawnmower.

A tractor one maybe?

holystungun9 · 15-03-2014 1:25pm

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

a sybian

Are you one of the whack packers?

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 1:25pm

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

a sybian

lol, not a hope...

bitburger · 15-03-2014 1:26pm

mower engines arent much fun for building cool things. the vertical shaft makes it difficult to attatch it to many mechanisms, if its a ride on however, it can be stripped down into a little gocart style thing

Sir Arthur Daley · 15-03-2014 1:27pm

bitburger wrote: »

mower engines arent much fun for building cool things. the vertical shaft makes it difficult to attatch it to many mechanisms,

Nothing a fisher price toy welder from lidl wont sort out.

jane82 · 15-03-2014 1:28pm

A shopping trolley with a bit of oomph. Nobody will get in your way during the aldi sales.

Think_then_talk · 15-03-2014 1:28pm

How about this

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 1:29pm

bitburger wrote: »

mower engines arent much fun for building cool things. the vertical shaft makes it difficult to attatch it to many mechanisms, if its a ride on however, it can be stripped down into a little gocart style thing

I am able to get one of these http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/487192/11828402/0/1264484623.jpg , is it possible to modify the frame for the engine ?

J_E · 15-03-2014 1:30pm

Build a self-thinking lawnmower.

A sentient lawnmower. Mowinator.

Wacker The Attacker · 15-03-2014 1:30pm

holystungun9 wrote: »

Are you one of the whack packers?

**** packers may be more appropriate given my suggestion

Peregrine · 15-03-2014 1:31pm

bitburger · 15-03-2014 1:32pm

doubt it, the engine has to be mounted with the shaft facing down or it wont run, if it does run it wont be lubing itself(heh heh) and will fail soon after anyway. It also has no gearbox so even if you sort it all it wont be going far or fast

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 1:35pm

bitburger wrote: »

doubt it, the engine has to be mounted with the shaft facing down or it wont run, if it does run it wont be lubing itself(heh heh) and will fail soon after anyway. It also has no gearbox so even if you sort it all it wont be going far or fast

What about this type of frame ? http://mayogokarts.com/img/03150200.jpg

Wacker The Attacker · 15-03-2014 1:35pm

bitburger wrote: »

doubt it, the engine has to be mounted with the shaft facing down or it wont run, if it does run it wont be lubing itself(heh heh) and will fail soon after anyway. It also has no gearbox so even if you sort it all it wont be going far or fast

Durrrrrty

stefan idiot jones · 15-03-2014 1:53pm

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EQhO0z8pJb8

Scrap any idea, it's already been perfected.

wexie · 15-03-2014 2:03pm

http://diydrones.com/

Build a neighbourhood protection drone

http://www.donedeal.ie/find/all/for-sale/Ireland/nailgun

BillyMitchel · 15-03-2014 2:07pm

Use McGuyver as your inspiration and the sky is your limit, literally.

If that fails build a Harley Davison.

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 2:12pm

BillyMitchel wrote: »

Use McGuyver as your inspiration and the sky is your limit, literally.

If that fails build a Harley Davison.

I like how you think, but i doubt a lawnmower engine woud get very high !

BillyMitchel · 15-03-2014 2:14pm

sw33t_r3v3ng3 wrote: »

I like how you think, but i doubt a lawnmower engine woud get very high !

Not with that attitude it won't!

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 2:17pm

BillyMitchel wrote: »

Not with that attitude it won't!

youd need a lot of power to counteract the weight though ?

Oranage2 · 15-03-2014 2:21pm

Paper weight?

Nemeses · 15-03-2014 2:22pm

sw33t_r3v3ng3 wrote: »

youd need a lot of power to counteract the weight though ?

You calling the OP fat??

BillyMitchel · 15-03-2014 2:24pm

sw33t_r3v3ng3 wrote: »

youd need a lot of power to counteract the weight though ?

Get two fibreglass wings. Each wing about 5 foot maybe 6. Get on top of a roof and let it drop, watch that motherfocker fly! Guarenteed to work.

Ilyushin76 · 15-03-2014 2:24pm

If you have the time you could try something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybgQJlYRrZs#t=819

Capt'n Midnight · 15-03-2014 2:42pm

get a parachute and strap the lawnmower on your back

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramotor

homeless student · 15-03-2014 2:50pm

a ten second car

Khannie · 15-03-2014 2:54pm

Generator. DO IT.

donegal__road · 15-03-2014 2:59pm

build a hovercraft.. most DIY hovercrafts are built using lawnmower engines.

Or you could use it as an out-board motor for a boat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTKeJbmxobQ

goose2005 · 15-03-2014 3:03pm

http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Go-Kart-with-a-Lawnmower-Engine

beauf · 15-03-2014 3:13pm

Going by the recent floods a pump....

holystungun9 · 15-03-2014 3:20pm

After years of it being used to chop down beautiful living grass why not set it up so that people give you their grass cuttings and you have a reverse system so that your machine spreads the grass everywhere.
You can start spreading it wherever you see concrete or carparks.
You will be a hero of the green movement and be respected in AH.

KyussBishop · 15-03-2014 4:59pm

Nemeses · 15-03-2014 5:51pm

KyussBishop wrote: »

<Insert Youtube Link>

Ewot?

How does this film help in this topic...

They didn't have engines back then!!

KyussBishop · 15-03-2014 6:07pm

Nemeses wrote: »

Ewot?

How does this film help in this topic...

They didn't have engines back then!!

If you click play, it starts part way through, at a relevant part.

15-03-2014 7:10pm

Ilyushin76 wrote: »

If you have the time you could try something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybgQJlYRrZs#t=819

This one actually works

http://youtu.be/OM7HHB51WX8

Or you could use it to drive a wind turbine on a calm day!

Birneybau · 15-03-2014 7:47pm

A Lawnmower Man?

I really don't remember that film.

shopaholic01 · 15-03-2014 7:52pm

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

a sybian

I second this, it sounds fantastic!

Samsgirl · 15-03-2014 8:03pm

A Dacia

15-03-2014 8:18pm

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

a sybian

I had to google that!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybian

Plenty of info including an instructional video

Hunter of Invisible Game · 15-03-2014 9:26pm

Hook it up to a rickshaw, those fcukers on Grafton St would be so jealous.

Sh1tbag OToole · 15-03-2014 9:32pm

bitburger wrote: »

mower engines arent much fun for building cool things. the vertical shaft makes it difficult to attatch it to many mechanisms, if its a ride on however, it can be stripped down into a little gocart style thing

Although you can buy pressure washer pumps off ebay that fit directly on to them. If you get a decent second hand lance and make a little frame out of scraps you can have a petrol pressure washer for not much money

Sh1tbag OToole · 15-03-2014 9:32pm

Hunter of Invisible Game wrote: »

Hook it up to a rickshaw, those fcukers on Grafton St would be so jealous.

Most of those have a massive battery pack and motor in the hub of one of the wheels

What to build with old lawnmower engine?

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